Remote Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Optimizer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within South Africa

Annual performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support a distributed team from Pretoria, Gauteng. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while driving strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and supplier performance insights.

You will develop dashboards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and assist with supplier evaluations in a remote-first environment. Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel, SQL, and BI tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field.
• 2–4 years as Procurement Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to turn data into insights.
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, and BI tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data including spend and supplier performance.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track procurement metrics.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through data insights.
• Assist supplier evaluations and risk assessments.
• Maintain procurement records and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

BI tools

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Procurement systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support a distributed team from Pretoria, Gauteng. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while driving strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and supplier performance insights.

You will develop dashboards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and assist with supplier evaluations in a remote-first environment. Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel, SQL, and BI tools are essential.